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Reforming Civic Education: Three Case Studies
Today, we release a short fact sheet that describes three recent civic education policy changes. We also release a longer paper that takes an initial look at the process behind each proposal and some of the issues faced by the educators tasked with implementing them.
CIRCLE Online Seminar: It’s a Wrap
On February 21st, CIRCLE wrapped up a 5-week online seminar. The seminar explored our recently released report All Together Now: Collaboration and Innovation for Youth Civic Engagement. More than 230 people registered for the seminar, 133 people joined a dedicated Facebook group, the seminar’s learning portal drew more than 1,700 unique page views, and a Read More >
Discussion Maker – Pilot Test Support Page
Pilot testing of Discussion Maker is scheduled to happen during the week of March 9, 2015. CIRCLE is working with Filament Games to evaluation this new discussion management tool. 7th Grade Teachers in Miami-Dade County Public school system’s Civic Leaders Institute are bringing their in-classroom expertise to the test. Discussion Maker is designed to support Read More >
CIRCLE Analysis Shows Impact of Junior State of America Program
In fall 2013, CIRCLE partnered with the Junior State of America (JSA), a national organization with student-led chapters throughout the country. Students in JSA participate in a range of activities including debates, ‘thought talks’, and simulations. JSA’s student leaders, who are elected by fellow JSA members, also plan regional and national conventions, conferences, and political Read More >
CIRCLE Online Seminar: Revisiting the Past and Looking to the Future
The Conversation Thus Far Over the past week, participants discussed specific strategies used to increase involvement by youth in their respective communities. Participants shared examples of efforts that are currently happening to increase youth civic engagement. A couple of examples included: How to involve youth in deliberation. Participant Christian Lindke, who will be hosting a Read More >
